Lakewood
$174,185
Average Value
Ranch-style houses with a dome-home feel
The neighborhood’s homes are primarily ranch-style with brick siding and wood floors. Most of the houses were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and some have been recently renovated. Smaller oak trees dot the neighborhood’s front lawns. Sidewalks are available on bigger streets. Well-kept homes typically range from $120,000 to $280,000. Investment properties are also available, usually from $80,000 to $160,000. The neighborhood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 6 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. The community’s overall score is influenced by high scores in violent crime.Mae Jemison High School prepares students for college
Students are served by Huntsville City Schools. Students can attend Lakewood Elementary, which earned a C grade from Niche. Ronald E. McNair Junior High School has a C Niche grade. Mae Jemison High School, which holds a C grade from Niche, offers a College Academy General Magnet program that allows participants to earn 30-60 hours of college credit. Alabama A&M University sits across Memorial Parkway to the east.Lakewood Community Center hosts pickup basketball
The Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center has an indoor pool and offers line dancing classes. The Lakewood Community Center has free-play basketball and tennis. Lakewood Park is the neighborhood’s team-sports hub, with baseball and softball fields and multi-purpose fields with lights. Nearby Monte Sano State Park has 20 miles of hiking trails and 14 miles of biking trails, which in the spring are awash in azaleas. The North Huntsville Public Library offers laptop and 3D printer use on top of its books and magazines. A playground and pickleball courts sit on the library's campus, which hosts events like Sister 2 Sister and Brother 2 Brother book club meetings.Betty Mae's is a lunchtime hot spot
Lakewood Shopping Center is anchored by Lowe’s Home Improvement and filled with chain restaurants like Wings to Go. Island Jerk serves authentic Jamaican cuisine. Betty Mae’s is a family-run soul food lunch spot. In downtown Huntsville, 1892 East Restaurant & Tavern serves New American dishes with several vegetarian options. Kroger and Walmart Supercenter are grocery store options. Traditional retail stores like Belk and Finish Line can be found at Parkway Place mall.Alabama A&M University football runs fall Saturdays
Alabama A&M football games bring the community together at nearby Louis Crews Stadium each fall, where people root on the Bulldogs. The stadium has a capacity of 21,000, making it the 10th-largest stadium in the state. It also hosts concerts and the school’s commencement ceremonies.The Orbit Bus runs through the neighborhood
Huntsville’s Orbit Bus has several stops in the community, connecting residents to the rest of the city. Memorial Parkway is the neighborhood’s right boundary, allowing people to travel 4 miles south to downtown Huntsville or north to Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is 6 miles away. Huntsville International Airport is a 16-mile drive.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Trenten Hammond
Trenten Hammond
South Towne Realtors, LLC
(256) 727-5387
532 Total Sales
1 in Lakewood
$249,000 Price
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Philip Wright
Philip Wright
MeritHouse Realty
(938) 444-0893
165 Total Sales
3 in Lakewood
$90K - $280K Price Range
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Kimberly Blanding
Kimberly Blanding
Responds QuicklyVirtuous Realty Group
(938) 837-0560
17 Total Sales
1 in Lakewood
$209,900 Price
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Letitia Weaver
Letitia Weaver
Dorsett Group Realty
(256) 964-3851
12 Total Sales
2 in Lakewood
$115K - $175K Price Range
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Sandy Steakley
SS
Sandy Steakley
Redstone Realty Solutions-HSV
(256) 537-9384
88 Total Sales
1 in Lakewood
$85,500 Price
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Erin Holt
Erin Holt
Keller Williams Realty
(423) 589-0960
76 Total Sales
1 in Lakewood
$210,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Maplewood Park
Lakewood Park
Mastin Lake Park
Stoner Field
Lydia Gold Skatepark
- Skateboard
Windsor Manor Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lakewood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
686
Median Year Built
1960
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,406
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
804
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,503
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$899 - $1,149 per month
- Patterson Place
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 736+ Sq Ft
- 2640 Blue Spring Rd NW
- Huntsville, AL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,804
Median Age
39
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,697
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,503
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.8%
College Graduates
12.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
15
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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